J catering ex FRA
May 20, 2014, 3:25 am
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J catering ex FRA
Any one else underwhelmed by these options? The pictures do nothing for me and the food all looks so tasteless! At this point I'm tending towards the pork jowl.
Beef Tenderloin With Boletus Mushroom
Salmon White Wine Sabayon
Chicken Stuffed With Champignon Forcemeat
Veal Roulade Madeira Sauce
Pork Jowl Braised
Pike Perch Pommery Mustard Sauce
Beef Tenderloin With Boletus Mushroom
Salmon White Wine Sabayon
Chicken Stuffed With Champignon Forcemeat
Veal Roulade Madeira Sauce
Pork Jowl Braised
Pike Perch Pommery Mustard Sauce
May 20, 2014, 6:14 am
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Don' worry too much about it, was flying HKG-BKK-FRA return twice a year, most flight attendants do not even know about the possibility of pre-ordering meals. When discussing with them about pre-ordered meal, they very surprised as well that more than 3 choices were available...
Therefore, pre-order whatever you like but don't be disappointed if you don't get it. You can still change if you change your mind in the plane.
Cheers
Fraserman
Therefore, pre-order whatever you like but don't be disappointed if you don't get it. You can still change if you change your mind in the plane.
Cheers
Fraserman
May 22, 2014, 2:45 pm
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I thought that too...the food I had BKK-CDG J A380 was good, but the presentation fell short. I thought it was maybe just because it was a Midnight departure and most people were woofing down food and then getting some sleep. But then I saw other TRs and such with photos.
May 23, 2014, 8:06 am
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I thought that too...the food I had BKK-CDG J A380 was good, but the presentation fell short. I thought it was maybe just because it was a Midnight departure and most people were woofing down food and then getting some sleep. But then I saw other TRs and such with photos.
May 23, 2014, 9:28 am
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Agree! It would be nice if TG could plate up in the galley and bring the meal on a proper plate. Presentation makes all the difference.
Here are some recent selections from SQ:
Most catering for most airlines is outsourced (except in their home port)... so TG could easily access similar menu options. I guess it's just a question of how much more an SQ-standard meal costs compared to a TG-standard meal.
Here are some recent selections from SQ:
Most catering for most airlines is outsourced (except in their home port)... so TG could easily access similar menu options. I guess it's just a question of how much more an SQ-standard meal costs compared to a TG-standard meal.
Last edited by hgp; May 23, 2014 at 9:38 am
May 27, 2014, 9:38 am
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So here's the actual meal - Pork Jowl - ex FRA.
Taste: 7/10
Presentation: 3/10
Service on this flight: 10/10... attentive, friendly and personal.
Taste: 7/10
Presentation: 3/10
Service on this flight: 10/10... attentive, friendly and personal.
May 27, 2014, 8:37 pm
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I was not particularly impressed by the greasy sausage pre arrival meal into FRA. It was served with some sort of sugary cabbage. One review described it as an homage to Thailand's 7-11's, and their mystery meat hotdogs. Overall, TG's catering seems to have been on a downslide, while other airlines have been putting some effort into their meals. I am always disappointed in the quality of Thai food available on TG. I expect more from a country that has a wonderful cuisine and so many talented chefs. On the other hand, many westerners complain about authentic Thai food because it is too spicey, even when it is only moderately, so I suppose the airline is often in a no win position.
May 28, 2014, 7:26 am
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Agree! It would be nice if TG could plate up in the galley and bring the meal on a proper plate. Presentation makes all the difference.
Here are some recent selections from SQ:
Most catering for most airlines is outsourced (except in their home port)... so TG could easily access similar menu options. I guess it's just a question of how much more an SQ-standard meal costs compared to a TG-standard meal.
Here are some recent selections from SQ:
Most catering for most airlines is outsourced (except in their home port)... so TG could easily access similar menu options. I guess it's just a question of how much more an SQ-standard meal costs compared to a TG-standard meal.